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Lagos begins measles vaccination March 15
Targets 95% coverage The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence measles vaccination in the state from March 15. Speaking at a one-day media orientation meeting for journalist
WAHO, Nigeria CDC to conduct Yellow Fever simulation exercise in Lagos
Lagos – The West African Health Organization (WAHO), in its efforts to contribute to the capacity building of ECOWAS Member States in the area of preparedness and response to epidemics, is
How ‘Powerforward’ reduced vices in Abuja schools – Education Board
Secondary schools in Abuja are now recording fewer vices among its students, following a school intervention programme, Powerforward, a project funded by Exxonmobil and executed by Africare. At a stakeholders
VVF: More cases linked to surgical errors
Iatrogenic fistulas now on increase in Nigeria Caused by unsafe Caesarian Section performed by unskilled personnel Until recently, the term “iatrogenic fistula” is not a common term, used even
FG inaugurates boards of Federal hospitals
The Federal Government has inaugurated boards for all tertiary health institutions in Nigeria. Inaugurating the board in Abuja this week, Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said the appointees are to
Reptiles take over abandoned Lagos riverine PHC
Communities demand urgent attention The hope of getting an efficient Primary Health Care (PHC), for Irede and Ikaare riverine communities in Amuwo Odofin was raised when a PHC was midwifed
Over 800 pregnant women die daily worldwide, says UNFPA
As the world marked another Women’s Day on March 8, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), disclosed that the world loses 800 pregnant women every day. Majority of the deaths occur
Lagos celebrates 25 retired staff
No fewer than 25 members of staff of the Lagos State Ministry of Health who retired from active public service in 2017 after spending 35 years in service or attaining
90 Nigerians died from Lassa fever since January – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday released an update on ravaging Lassa fever in different states in Nigeria, revealing that no fewer than 90 deaths were recorded between
Nigerians to walk for endometriosis awareness
Come March 10, Nigerians are expected to troop out on the streets of Lagos for a special walk to raise awareness about endometriosis, a disease condition that inflicts so much
UNICEF ranks Nigeria 11th highest on newborn deaths
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has ranked Nigeria 11th position on newborn deaths globally. This is according to a new report on “Newborn Mortality’’ released by
Hope rises for childless couples
FTSF announces 2018 Free Fertility Treatment Programme At 47, Mrs Soyemi was almost giving up on her dream of ever becoming a mother. Over the years, she traversed different parts of
BVNL partners South Africa’s Biovac to strengthen vaccine initiative for Africa
Swift from the recent inauguration of the Board of Biovaccines Nigeria Limited (BVNL) last month, the BVNL has “hit the ground running”. The BVNL team paid a working visit to,
Chevron shines at NIPS, Abuja
• Carts away two Oil/Gas industry awards Chevron Nigeria Limited, (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) – NNPC/CNL JV – received a resounding
We are recruiting 200,000 health promoters to boost access to health – ED, NPHCDA
In its determination to boost access to health services across the country, especially at the primary health care level, the Nigeria government recently launched Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services
China donates over 135,000 bags of Rice to North East
Nigeria Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday took delivery of 135,580 bags of 50kg rice donated by the People’s Republic of China for direct distribution to the victims of Boko Haram
Lassa Fever: Lagos advocates personal, environmental hygiene as control measures
The Lagos State Government has again reiterated the need for members of the public to ensure and maintain adequate personal hygiene and environmental sanitation at all times as part of
NHIS boss, Yusuf resumes as staff supporters, non-supporters continue protest
The reinstated Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, on Monday in Abuja resumed duties amidst peaceful protests by supporters and non-supporters. A pocket of non-supporters
HMCAN deplores recall of NHIS boss, Usman Yusuf
Threatens to go to court There’s no respite yet for the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf as the Health and Managed Care Association
Bank, others launch free eye care for children
A project that will put 1.5 million Nigerian children with eye impairment and related conditions on treatment has been launched in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The programme, which started in 2017
NHIS workers protest reinstatement of suspended Executive-Secretary
Say the President was not well briefed ABUJA – Staff of the Nationonal Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, today protested against the reinstatement of suspended Executive-Secretary (ES) of the scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf,
Buhari reinstates suspended NHIS Executive-Secretary
He was under probe for alleged N919m fraud, nepotism, high-handedness, sheer neglect of Procurement Act, among others. President Muhammadu Buhari has reinstated suspended Executive-Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman
Lassa fever death tool hits 31 in 15 states
FG convenes Emergency National Council on Health Meeting ABUJA – The Federal Government on Monday, February 5, said Lassa fever virus had killed 31 people in the country this year.
Lagos moves to check food, water, beverage contamination in eateries, restaurants, hotels, others
Sensitizes stakeholders on HACCP The Lagos State Government has moved to check food and water contamination in eateries, restaurants and hotels across the state, charging stakeholders to embrace the Hazard
